Health
Elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030 still a priority: President, PM Sharif
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to eliminating Hepatitis C by 2030, highlighting free screening, treatment initiatives, stronger prevention measures, and urging citizens to undergo timely testing and adopt safe practices.
July 28, 2026
Pakistan launches search after K2 Airways cargo plane disappears off Karachi coast
Authorities have launched a multi-agency search and rescue operation after a K2 Airways cargo aircraft carrying five crew members disappeared over the Arabian Sea following a reported navigational system issue en route to Karachi.
July 7, 2026
Pakistan PM pledges full government efforts in fight against malaria, HIV and tuberculosis
Government announces the formation of a new joint task force to accelerate efforts to prevent HIV and strengthen overall disease control measures nationwide.
June 9, 2026
Pakistan president, PM call for stronger food safety measures
President Zardari urges all stakeholders to promote safe food practices and ensure compliance with food safety standards across the food chain; PM says the government is implementing a range of measures based on agricultural research and technology to strengthen food security, increase productivity and mitigate the effects of climate change.
June 7, 2026
Pakistan president calls for stronger laws on World No Tobacco Day
Says, ‘The time has come that besides other issues, our national parliament and provincial legislatures make laws and create effective enforcement mechanisms to protect our people and future generations and effectively resist the merchants of death.’
May 31, 2026
Pakistan launches week-long polio drive in 79 high-risk districts
NEOC urges parents to cooperate with vaccination teams, provide access to vaccinators and ensure every eligible child receives the life-saving drops, stressing that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility.
May 18, 2026
Pakistan PM pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses Day
Highlights their role in healthcare and reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s medical workforce and nursing sector.
May 12, 2026
Pakistan PM, president praise Red Crescent Society for its contributions to healthcare
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari praised Pakistan Red Crescent Society for its humanitarian work in disaster relief, healthcare, blood supply and community outreach.
May 8, 2026
Pakistan to launch polio vaccination campaign in high-risk districts from May 18
NEOC emphasizes that protecting children from polio is a shared national responsibility; urges parents to fully cooperate with polio teams, ensure access to vaccinators, and make sure their children receive the life-saving drops.
May 6, 2026